Recent news from the German School
Join us on November 5th at 6pm for our annual Saint Martin’s Day Celebration. We’ll meet at Jackson Playground Clubhouse for a reenactment of the legend of Saint Martin. Afterwards we will stroll through the neighborhood with colorful lanterns that we made in class or brought from home. Along the Read more…
The German School of San Francisco and their parents are pleased to announce the outstanding completion of the highest German language diploma sponsored by the German government. We are very proud of our students. Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
Fasching, Fastnacht, Fasnet, Karneval–the names differ in the various regions of Germany, but they all mean the same thing: the “foolish” late-winter days, dedicated to merry-making and fun. Dress up in your costumes and join us for this children’s celebration of dance, music, games and art-projects conducted in German.February 4, Read more…
All students will participate in this traditional Holiday performance by reciting poems, performing skits and singing holiday songs. We will have our traditional potluck after the performances. Please bring a hearty dish to share. Stollen and coffee will be served. Nikolaus will visit us and bring goodies for the children. Read more…
Saint Martin’s Day Celebration Sunday, November 13 @ 6 p.m. at Jackson Playground Suggested donation: $8 adults, $4 children, $20 family (up to 2 adults) Join us for a century-old German tradition of songs and brightly-colored lanterns in remembrance of Saint Martin. We’ll meet at the Jackson Playground Clubhouse (1501 Read more…
We are looking forward to welcoming you (back) at school on September 10, 2016. Enrollment starts at 9:15 am. Please note our school hours: Parent-Child-Groups / Kindergarten class: 9:30-12:00 Level 1 though Level 5: 9:30-12:30. Adult classes: A1 (Beginner): 11:00-12:30 A2 (Advanced): 9:30-11:00 Please consult our school calendar for important dates. Parking on campus Read more…
We hope that you and/or your children will return after the summer break! School is scheduled to start on September 10th. Attached please find our updated registration form for 2016-17. We have a added a Code of Conduct page for all students/parents to acknowledge. Please complete and print out the Read more…
Please enjoy some photos from our annual end-of-year appreciation luncheon that was held at Brotzeit Lokal in Oakland yesterday.
Dear Parents and Friends; Please join us for our annual Graduation Party on Saturday, MAY 14, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 pm at Mercy High School’s Theater We are looking forward to watching our students recite poems, perform skits and sing songs. It is always the highlight of the Read more…
Dear Parents, Alumni and Friends, We have some great news: The German School of San Francisco is celebrating it’s 80th Anniversary on Wednesday, March 16th 2016, 6pm – 9pm in the German Consulate General in San Francisco with musical entertainment and refreshments. We like to use this occasion to call Read more…
Dear parents and students, As part of our curriculum we will celebrate Fasching on Saturday, February 6 from 10:30 am to 1 pm at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church located at 3281 16th Street / Dolores. All students are invited to dress up in their costumes and join us for this Read more…
We are looking forward to our traditional Holiday celebration on December 19. The Adventsfeier is a wonderful opportunity for our families to share some special time and for our students to perform for our community. Here are the times for this year’s event: 9:30 am – 10:30 am: Rehearsal in the classroom. Please bring your child to Read more…
Saint Martin’s Day Celebration, Festival of Lantern, on November 8, 2015Traditional German lantern parade, with singingThe German School of San Francisco invites you to join them for a Central European tradition that marks the onset of winter and reaffirms the need to care for one another during hard times.Bring your lanterns Read more…
Like every year the German School of San Francisco will be performing songs at the Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 27. This year’s event will be held at Pier 48. Children from all levels are invited to sing with us. Peter Buettner, our former president, will be leading the children with his guitar. Your student’s participation at the Read more…
Dear parents and school members, The German School of San Francisco is currently on summer break. The fall semester (2015/2016) starts on Saturday, September 12th, 2015. Registration is now open! Registration Fee: $50 per family (non-refundable) Parent-Child: $800/year – $400/semester Kindergarten: $1000/year – $500/semester Levels 1 and up: $1050/year – Read more…